The Endocrine System
WHAT IS THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM?
Instead of having this system made up of organs like the other systems. The Endocrine System is made up of various glands, which leads to what the system's job is. The main function is to release hormones to the body which aids with other processes we go through as well. This includes the development of growth, tissue function, reproduction, how you sleep and your mood swings, and metabolism. The common glands are: pineal glands, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, testes (male) and ovaries (female).
http://www.livescience.com/26496-endocrine-system.html
EFFECTS?
Parkinson's Disease is considered as one of the diseases that interrupt with the Endocrine System, it is known as an Endocrine Disrupter. Once you get this disease you will go through a lot of different kinds of stress, and especially emotional stress. This will definitely relate to the hormonal glands. To help the person feel better, there is medication available, this will also prevent drastic mood swings that they will go through.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/health/endocrine.php
http://www.drbenkim.com/nervous-endocrine-system.htm
Instead of having this system made up of organs like the other systems. The Endocrine System is made up of various glands, which leads to what the system's job is. The main function is to release hormones to the body which aids with other processes we go through as well. This includes the development of growth, tissue function, reproduction, how you sleep and your mood swings, and metabolism. The common glands are: pineal glands, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, testes (male) and ovaries (female).
http://www.livescience.com/26496-endocrine-system.html
EFFECTS?
Parkinson's Disease is considered as one of the diseases that interrupt with the Endocrine System, it is known as an Endocrine Disrupter. Once you get this disease you will go through a lot of different kinds of stress, and especially emotional stress. This will definitely relate to the hormonal glands. To help the person feel better, there is medication available, this will also prevent drastic mood swings that they will go through.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/health/endocrine.php
http://www.drbenkim.com/nervous-endocrine-system.htm
